Entry-Level CBP Officer: Protect Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Baring Plantation (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Paid annual leave and sick leave

Overtime pay eligibility up to $45,000

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across various GS grades. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility at ports of entry.

Officers are offered strong base pay, federal benefits, and retention incentives with several prioritized duty locations nationwide. Training and ongoing career development accompany the role.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4; education substitution allowed.
• GS-7 requires specialized experience or graduate education or a combination.
• GS-9 requires specialized experience or higher degree or combination of both.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Oversee the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of entrants into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of prohibited goods.

Skills

CBP knowledge & regulations

Risk assessment

Rapid decision making

Interviewing & questioning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across various GS grades. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility at ports of entry.

Officers are offered strong base pay, federal benefits, and retention incentives with several prioritized duty locations nationwide. Training and ongoing career development accompany the role.